Tag: jail

Egypt ranks third in the world for number of journalists imprisoned in 2016: CPJ

Only China and Turkey have more journalists behind bars than Egypt

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Policeman in jail for 2 years over bullying accusations

The sentence came amid a slew of abuses that caught the public’s…

Taha Sakr Taha Sakr

Policemen to stand trial for torturing citizen

Forensic Medicine Authority reportedly confirmed electrocution torture marks on victim

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Released political detainees wonder: ‘Did we go to jail for nothing?’

“Did we go to jail for nothing?” This was the recurrent question…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Egypt: Country of remarkable, yet jailed, women

By Semanur Karaman and Sara Katrine Brandt No country in the world…

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Activist released after being reportedly detained at airport, forcibly disappeared

“We are concerned, as innocent people get killed and their bodies thrown…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

TV host handed 10 year sentence for ‘attempt to overthrow regime’

Verdict issued against Moataz Matar in absentia, he retains right to appeal

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

After 496 days in prison, photojournalist Ziada speaks out

“Police should not punish me for photographing their brutality, they should punish…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Egyptian fishermen’s trial in Sudan resumes

"We are not as important as the Ethiopians our country liberated from…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Global campaign marks 600 days in prison without trial for photojournalist Shawkan

Former Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy leads intensive local and international battle to…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki